In Episode 8 of The Signal, we dive into the financial performance, technical differences, and market narratives surrounding Bitcoin and Ethereum.  We discuss how Ethereum and Bitcoin should be evaluated as part of an investment portfolio, analyze their supply and demand dynamics, and look at token incentives and inflation rates. Additional topics include the growth of onchain user bases, market valuations, and security considerations. This episode provides a comprehensive, data-driven comparison of the two leading crypto assets, highlighting why direct comparisons can be misleading. We hope you enjoy the episode! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum Narratives 03:13 Bitcoin: The Digital Gold 04:51 Ethereum: The Software Network 08:20 Technical Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum 11:47 Addressable Markets for Bitcoin and Ethereum 19:23 Value Accrual and Token Economics 24:26 Token Incentives and Network Security Costs 25:13 Ethereum's Monetary Policy and User Activity 26:05 Bitcoin's Fixed Issuance and Selling Pressure 27:50 Inflation Rates and Monetary Policies 30:20 Supply on Exchanges and Investor Sentiment 33:33 Onchain Data and User Metrics 35:22 Long-Term Holders and Network Health 38:55 Financial Statements and Profitability 43:33 Security and Cost to Attack Networks 45:11 Final Thoughts and Market Predictions --- Subscribe to The DeFi Report Newsletter: ⁠ https://thedefireport.io/subscribe⁠ Download a copy of The Ethereum Investment Framework: https://thedefireport.io/ethereum-inv... Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3SeyyA8⁠ Subscribe on Spotify:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-austin-nadeau/ Follow Oskari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskaritempakka/ ---- The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.  The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.  Listeners are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol.